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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.94, 252.45 and 108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.94, 252.45 and 108.30 is: 149.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.94 : 252.45 = 108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.94/252.45 = 108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.94x = 252.45 × 108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.94x = 27,340.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,340.34/182.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.45

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